Chapter 103 - Competition under the Starlight

He Xidong's patience has reached its limit. He clenched his fists, and his fingertips turned white due to the force. In the past, he would have been furious in the face of such provocations, but today was no small matter. Although they were filming a public service promotional film, it carried the high hopes of the sponsor. At this moment, the sponsor was on the scene, and the filming must be carried out immediately, otherwise once Xia Huaile was expelled from the crew, where would they find a replacement in a short time? He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and squeezed out three words between his teeth: "I'm sorry." These three words, like a heavy burden, weighed heavy on his heart. Upon hearing this, Xia Huaile turned his eyes to Xia Zhuozhuo beside him, asking in his eyes whether he should forgive the director. Xia Zhuozhuo nodded slightly. She only came here to understand the situation and didn't want to cause trouble for her brother. After receiving a signal from her sister, Xia Huaile followed He Xidong's instructions and walked to the dressing room, followed by Xia Zhuozhuo. Seeing this, He Xidong wanted to stop them, but he was helpless because of the simplicity of the shooting site. There was only one dressing room, and Xingyao was in it, so outsiders were not allowed to enter. However, the suggestive look from his subordinates made him suppress his anger, and he thought to himself: I will settle the final account after the shooting is over. In the dressing room, Xu Xingyao was bossing around, directing the stylist and makeup artist to circle around him. One face attracted six or seven people to serve him, and the scene was spectacular. "I want to let this strand of hair down to cover this cheek." He pointed at a strand of hair on his forehead pickily. "The eye shadow is too heavy, wipe it off." He pointed at the eye makeup again. "The shadow should be heavier. My face is a little swollen today." He said as he took a sip of coffee and then spat it out, "Pah! Why is it room temperature? I want iced Americano. Did you get kicked in the head by a donkey? How dare you buy room temperature coffee?" , he kicked the assistant beside him. The assistant was so pale in pain, but still explained with pain: "The store ran out of ice cubes. I was afraid that you would be anxious, so I bought room temperature ice cubes first." "You dare to quibble for poor work? If there is no ice cubes, can't you change to another store? You can donate your brain!" Xu Xingyao was furious and kicked again. The assistant's eyes were red, but he didn't dare to let the tears fall. There was only one coffee shop near the shooting studio. If he went somewhere else and came back late, he would inevitably be punished again. At this time, Xia Zhuozhuo and Xia Huaile pushed the door in and witnessed this scene. Both of them frowned. Although it was not the first time that Xia Huaile saw Xu Xingyao bullying his subordinates, he was still furious every time he witnessed it. Xu Xingyao was not a professional, and he was just a street thug in the past. By chance, he was discovered by a scout and embarked on the road to stardom. However, people's quality will not improve with the increase of wealth, and Xu Xingyao's bullying has never changed. Seeing that his assistant was almost fainted after being kicked, Xia Huaile could no longer bear it and stepped forward to help the assistant up. "Xingyao, I bought an iced Americano on the way. If you don't mind, drink mine, don't hurt the harmony." He tried to ease the atmosphere. However, Xu Xingyao had a grudge against Xia Huaile. Although Xia Huaile has always been unknown, his face is too perfect, which makes Xu Xingyao feel threatened. He knows that once the audience notices Xia Huaile, his position will be in jeopardy. Even if Xia Huaile persuades him kindly, Xu Xingyao's face still blackens instantly. "Peaceful? I'm teaching my assistant a lesson, why do you have to meddle in other people's business?" he shouted angrily. The assistant grabbed Xia Huaile's sleeve and shook his head to indicate that it was over. Xia Huaile was worried that this move would make Xu Xingyao hate the assistant even more, so he didn't say anything. After handing over his iced coffee, he returned to the dressing table. Xu Xingyao glanced at Xia Huaile's retreat, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he felt a little relieved. However, when he turned his eyes to Xia Zhuozhuo, his eyes lit up instantly. "You are..." he asked tentatively. Xia Zhuozhuo knew that he was talking to him, but ignored him and followed Xia Huaile directly. Talking to such a person is a waste of time. Xu Xingyao's face suddenly showed displeasure. Since he became famous, this is the first woman who dared to ignore him. Seeing that Xia Zhuozhuo and Xia Huaile were inseparable, his face became more gloomy. Xia Huaile sat in front of the dressing table for a long time, but no staff came forward to serve. He might have been accustomed to it and waited patiently. But Xia Zhuozhuo didn't have such patience and asked directly: "Excuse me, who is responsible for my brother's makeup today?" As soon as this was said, a makeup artist next to Xu Xingyao looked over here, and then looked at Xu Xingyao hesitantly. Xu Xingyao sneered: "You go, I don't need you anymore." Although the makeup artist heard the threat in the words, she still hesitated for a moment. However, when she saw Xu Xingyao's cold eyes, she immediately decided to continue serving Xu Xingyao. Even if Xu Xingyao was not short of people around him, she couldn't afford to offend this popular artist. It was easy for her to choose between a little transparent and a popular artist. Xia Zhuozhuo narrowed her eyes and was about to speak, but was pulled by Xia Huaile's sleeve. "Forget it, it's the same if I start after he finishes his makeup." He comforted. Xia Zhuozhuo took a deep breath and then smiled. "Third brother, if you don't mind, how about I help you with your makeup? My skills are pretty good." Although she doesn't often put on makeup for herself, it doesn't mean she can't. People who can draw, as long as they are willing to learn, their makeup skills will not be bad. She often puts on makeup for her friend Qiuyu, and her skills have long been perfect. "Okay." Xia Huaile agreed readily. He didn't believe how superb Xia Zhuozhuo's skills were, but he didn't want to discourage her enthusiasm. If the painting was really ruined, the worst thing would be to wash it off and repaint it. Making her sister happy is the most important thing. So, Xia Zhuozhuo picked up the brush and started to apply foundation for Xia Huaile. Xia Huaile has excellent skin quality, no need for blemishes, just a thin layer of foundation, and she can look great. Xia Zhuo made up for the advantages of Xia Huaile's face, playing to their strengths and avoiding their weaknesses, and was handy. Soon, she completed her makeup. "Third brother, look in the mirror." She said expectantly. Xia Huaile didn't have much expectation in his heart. He put down the manuscript in his hand and looked at the mirror. However, when he looked up at himself in the mirror, he was instantly amazed. He in the mirror was still himself, but completely different from before. I couldn't tell where, but every part was more refined than before. In short, his face had a star flavor, a unique temperament of a popular star. It seemed that he suddenly became the focus of everyone's attention wherever he went. And all this was seen by Xu Xingyao outside the door. He was originally sipping coffee leisurely and enjoying the service of his assistants, but he was suddenly attracted by the changes in Xia Huaile in the mirror. He stood up suddenly, walked to the door, and stared at Xia Huaile with a torch. "Who put on this makeup?" he asked. Xia Zhuozhuo heard the words, turned around, and met Xu Xingyao's eyes. She smiled faintly, and her eyes revealed confidence and calmness. "It's me." She answered concisely and clearly. Xu Xingyao was stunned. He had never seen such a calm woman. Facing his questioning, she was not afraid at all, but seemed so calm. He couldn't help but feel curious and awed. "What's your name?" he asked tentatively. "Xia Zhuozhuo replied with a smile, revealing an indescribable charm in her tone. Xu Xingyao silently chanted the name, and an inexplicable impulse surged in his heart. He wanted to know more about this woman, what kind of story and talent she had. However, just as he was about to ask further questions, the voice of director He Xidong interrupted his thoughts. "Okay, everyone is ready to start shooting! "He Xidong shouted loudly Xia Huaile stood up, tidied his clothes, and prepared to start filming. Xia Zhuozhuo stood aside, silently cheering him on. Xu Xingyao looked at their backs and swore in his heart: He must make this woman his own. As the filming progressed, Xia Huaile's performance became more and more outstanding. His every move and every look was full of charm and appeal. And all these changes came from the perfect makeup that Xia Zhuozhuo created for him. Xu Xingyao saw it and was anxious in his heart. He knew that if he didn't let Xia Zhuozhuo serve him again, his position would be in jeopardy. So, during the break in filming, he took the initiative to find Xia Zhuozhuo. "Can you... help me with my makeup?" He asked carefully. Xia Zhuo smiled slightly. "Of course. "She agreed readily. She knew that this was a good opportunity to show herself. And Xu Xingyao would also be a stepping stone to her success. In the film, Xu Xingyao, under Xia Zhuozhuo's careful creation, radiated unprecedented brilliance. Every shot of him was perfect, as if he had been reborn. All these changes made director He Xidong happy. He knew that this promotional film would be a great success. However, just as the filming was about to end, a sudden storm broke the peace. A staff member accidentally spilled coffee on Xu Xingyao's clothes, which instantly caused an uproar. Xu Xingyao was furious and accused the staff of dereliction of duty. Xia Zhuozhuo stepped forward , pleading for the staff. She knew that everyone could make mistakes, and the important thing was how to face and correct them. Her move won the respect and admiration of everyone present. And Xu Xingyao, at this moment, also realized his narrow-mindedness and selfishness. He silently lowered his head, apologized to the staff and promised not to pursue the matter. It ended successfully, and Xia Zhuozhuo and Xia Huaile also ushered in their glorious moment. Their talents and efforts were recognized and appreciated by everyone. And Xu Xingyao, in this process, also learned tolerance and growth. He knew that a real star must not only have talent and beauty, but also have a broad mind and noble character. On a starry night, they stood on the podium together. Xia Zhuo Xia Huaile stood for a moment, then pulled away from the astonishment, and looked at Xia Zhuozhuo with burning eyes: "Seventh sister, your wonderful writing has such magic that people can't look away." Xia Zhuozhuo chuckled: "It's just that my brother is naturally beautiful, and I am outstanding with a little makeup. "The two laughed and talked, and Xu Xingyao heard them. He glanced at them casually, and his face suddenly became gloomy. He was already inferior to Xia Huaile, and now seeing Xia Huaile's appearance after being painted by the brush, he was even more jealous. If he stood side by side with Xia Huaile, he would be eclipsed and become a foil, like an inconspicuous glimmer next to the stars.